Unicef Donor Relations Officer - Jobs in South Sudan

Unicef Donor Relations Officer - Jobs in South Sudan

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a future.

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Donor Relations Manager, the Donor Relations Officer supports the organization, preparation and documentation of donor meetings and events; takes an active role in identifying, approaching and negotiating relationships with donors; and supports the development of effective concepts for engagement with donors with support of programme and communications teams.

Responsibilities

The Donor Relations Officer will:

  • Support the organization, preparation and documentation of donor meetings including setting up of meetings, preparation of presentations in conjunction with programme sections, preparation of briefing notes and documentation of donor meetings.
  • Support the updating of monitoring tools for fundraising and donor engagement.
  • Support the development of effective concepts for engagement with donors and development of resource mobilization aids and documents.
  • Contribute to capacity building of country office staff on proposal and report writing, providing one on one follow up support and knowledge sharing.
  • Stay abreast of key developments in the external environment as they affect fundraising and remain up to date with fundraising practices within UNICEF and across the sector.
  • Assist in planning and preparation of materials for donor visits and events, and when needed support the Donor Relations Officer responsible for field fields on the planning of donor visits.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

    Qualifications
  • A university degree in external relations, fundraising, communications, international development, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
  • Experience in donor engagement and resource mobilization required.
  • International fundraising experience is an asset.
  • External communications experience is an asset.
  • Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN
    language (Arabic, Chinese,
  • French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

    For every Child, you demonstrate…

  • UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

    The competencies required for this post are:

    Core Values

  • Commitment
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Integrity

    Core competencies
  • Communication (level 2)
  • Working with People (level 2)
  • Drive for Result (level 2)

    Functional Competencies
  • Planning and Organizing (level 2)
  • Relating and Networking (level 2)
  • Formulating Strategies and Concepts (level 2)
  • Applying Technical Expertise (level 2)
  • Persuading and Influencing (level 1)
  • Analyzing (level 1)

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

    UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

    UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

    How to Apply

  • Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
  • Please note that this is a non-family duty station.
  • Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish.
  • Candidates may not be further considered or offer of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service.
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Unicef Donor Relations Officer - Jobs in South Sudan

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